brake fluid MAZDA MODEL 6 2021 User Guide

Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336
×1000 km 5 1015202530354045505560
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*3
Hoses and tubes for emission
I*3
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
Spark plugs SKYACTIV-G
2.5T
IIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
Except SKY‐
ACTIV-G
2.5T IIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake and clutch fluid level I I II I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TT T
Exhaust system and heat shields III
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*4Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, re pair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when pe rforming the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65707580859095100105110115120
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling system II
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*3I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*3I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
Spark plugs SKYACTIV-G
2.5T
IIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
Except SKY‐
ACTIV-G
2.5T IIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level II I I
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Deale r or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
Brake fluid level (page 6-28)
Engine coolant level (page 6-26)
Engine oil level (page 6-25)
Washer fluid level (page 6-29)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-44)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following schedu led maintenance items if you hav e some mechanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
Engine coolant (page 6-26)
Engine oil (page 6-22)

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This sec tion gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affec t warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provide d with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have i t done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of w aste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the envir onment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick BatteryFuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Battery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Brake fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick Battery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Brake fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
 If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, use of FL-22 is
recommended when replacing engine
coolant. Using engine coolant other than
FL-22 may cause serious damage to the
engine and cooling system.

If the coolant reser voir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake Fluid
▼ Inspecting Brake Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
If the brake fluid level is low, have the
brakes inspected:
A low brake
fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining wear
or a brake system leak which could cause
the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between the
MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake linings. If it
is excessively low, have the brake system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning Light This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with th
e ignition switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the parking brake is
released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake sys‐
tem. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a n Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) has a mal function.
If the light remains flashing ev en if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is oper‐
ated, consult an Authorized Maz da Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this
light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the brakin g may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo‐
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warni ng light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The
fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-22.
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G
2.5
With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5T With oil filter replacement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D
2.2 With oil filter replacement
5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Coolant U.S.A. and
Canada SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)/7.1 L (7.5 US qt, 6 .2
Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.3 L (8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 8.6 L (9.1 US qt, 7.6 Imp qt)
Mexico SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.1 L (7.5 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.2 L (8.7 US qt, 7.2 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)/8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0
Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-49
Coming Home Light......................... 4-82
Courtesy Lights................................. 5-28
Cruise Control................................. 4-227 Cruise control switc h.................4-227
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-228
Cup Holder........................................ 5-34
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation... .................... 4-12
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-83
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-90
Rear window........... .................... 4-89
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2).......................... 6-30 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Replenishment............................. 6-30
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)...................................................4-236
Dimensions.......................................... 9-6
Display.............................................. 4-13
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-140 Indication on display................. 4-140
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Aler t (DAA).........4-144
Drive Selection................................ 4-115
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-48
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-50
Driving Tips...................................... 3-44 Automatic transaxle.....................4-77
Break-in period............................ 3-44
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-48
Driving on uneven road...............3-50
Floor mat..................................... 3-45
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-45
Overloading............. .................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-46
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-44
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-51
Winter driving............................. 3-46
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-113
DSC OFF indicator light........... 4-114
DSC OFF switch....................... 4-114
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-113
E
Electric parking brake (EPB).......... 4-101
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-47
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-18
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-19
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 7-18
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-23
Towing description...................... 7-22
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-24
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T).............. 3-23
Engine Coolant.........................................6-26
Engine compartment overview.... 6-20
Exhaust gas..................................3-26
Hood release................................ 6-18
Oil................................................ 6-22
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-49
Exterior Care..................................... 6-59
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Index
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-60
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-64
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-91
Headlights.................................... 4-78
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-12
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluid Brake............................................6-28
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.......................................4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-215
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-21
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-52 Panel description......................... 6-55
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-13
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-37
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-91
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-82
Control......................................... 4-78
Flashing....................................... 4-82
Headlight flashing....................... 4-82
High-low beam............................ 4-82
Leaving home light..................... 4-83
Leveling....................................... 4-83
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-123 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-124
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-109
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-92
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-95
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-18
Horn...................................................4-91
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-32
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-28
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-26
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-25
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-13 Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-33
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-51
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14
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